Cross Bay Triathlon
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Cross Bay Triathlon/Duathlon : Rockaway Beach, Queens
The Cross Bay event offers multiple race formats at the Rockaway Beach Amphitheater near B95th Street in Queens. Race formats include triathlon, duathlon, team relays, and aquabike. The swim takes place in open Atlantic water and can be affected by waves, currents, and cool seasonal temperatures. Wetsuits are allowed and encouraged. Lifeguards and NYPD Water Patrol will be on duty for swim safety.
The course uses the Rockaway boardwalk and nearby beach ramps for transitions and turning points. Triathletes begin their water segment near the B91st Street beach ramp and return to the transition area via the B95th Street ramp. Duathletes begin their first run on the boardwalk in front of the amphitheater and use turning points near the boardwalk ends.
The bike segment is entirely on the boardwalk between B95th Street and B27th Street, completed as two loops totaling twelve miles. The boardwalk surface is described as flat and smooth, with commonly windy conditions on the return leg. The final segment for both triathletes and duathletes is a three mile run that turns near B125th Street and finishes back at the transition area through finish flags.
Volunteers are required to check in before the event and must sign out after their duties to receive race credit. The event is not USAT certified or sanctioned and a USAT racing license is not required to compete. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
